The latest trends in variable pay

In the short time broad based variable pay has been in effect, there have been striking changes in funding levels, plan design types and eligibility.  

By Ken Abosch • March 8, 2017

Four-day workweek's appeal may be overshadowed by health issues

One study shows that compressed workweeks raise the incidence of industrial accidents by 31%.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2017

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Top trends in total rewards

Trends in total rewards strategies continue to shift in response to the market, employee demands and even advances in technology.

By HR Dive staff

ACA bill finally released: Employer mandate gone but Cadillac tax remains

The current plan assuaged employer fears over capping employer-provided healthcare tax breaks, as that provision didn't make it to the final draft.

By Kathryn Moody • March 7, 2017

US workers overconfident about retirement, study finds

The vast majority of 401k plan participants with at least $5,000 in savings think they can save enough for retirement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2017

Congress could update workplace laws to include gig workers

Current workplace laws, created in the 20th century, may be considerably out of date for the workforce that is forming.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017

Study: Employees want wellness programs with personal coaching

Coaching programs can drive as much as 70% of medical cost savings in wellness programs and increase satisfaction.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017

Leaked bill could signal fight for employer tax breaks on health plans

The bill is supposed to have its actual reveal this week, but employers are already prepping to begin another tax battle.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017

Monster: Employees crave room for growth, relationships over higher pay

It's not the first time that research has shown salary isn't everything.

By Ryan Golden • March 3, 2017

Only 20% of employees get flu shots, but engagement can turn that around

The flu causes employees to lose 111 million workdays and employers $7 billion in sick days. Prepare before the next flu season rolls around.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2017

Minimum wage roundup: Baltimore facing backlash as St. Louis finds approval

The battles over minimum wage continue at the city level, rather than at the federal or even state level, in some cases.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017

Compliance: What HR leaders need to know

Compliance touches almost every aspect of HR, so we've put together our top coverage of the biggest compliance concerns for employers in 2017.

By Kathryn Moody • March 1, 2017

New CEB report predicts 6% increase in healthcare costs in 2017

Employers are looking beyond cost-sharing to solve increases as the "Cadillac" tax faces repeal and workers struggle to pay high deductibles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

Humana: Financial problems are employees' top stressor

Age, mindfullness and sleep round out the top four factors that impact employee wellness.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

Education, experience and additional duties might explain pay disparities

In an online discussion held by SHRM Connect, participants debated the ethics of paying two employees differently for similar work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

'One size fits all' benefits don't work in diverse workplaces

Age demographics and self-selection should drive employee benefits strategy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017

Proposed bill could make 80,000 Maryland workers eligible for overtime

The structure of the bill, and debate around it, suggest that states like NY and MD could work to move past the stagnation of the FLSA overtime rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2017

Sign language class helps deaf worker and coworkers bond

Inclusion in the workplace works best when it is more than just a poster or classes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2017

Wellness program wearables could lead to denied coverage for some workers

Take the case of the Fitbit-UnitedHealthcare workplace partnership, which allows data gathered from employees' activity trackers to be shared with insurers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017

Employers still shifting employee wellness focus to overall well-being

Holistic well-being continues to gain popularity among employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017

Study: Women who request flexible schedules are more penalized than men

Women who ask for such accommodation are less liked and considered less productive than men who do the same.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017

Why 2017 will be the year for wellness

Fitbit Group Health's Amy McDonough talks about the power of wellness programs and why it's important to meet employees where they are.

By Amy McDonough • Feb. 23, 2017

Financial incentive for employee wellness isn't just speculation, study shows

According to Welltok, an employer with 10,000 employees could drive close to $3 million in company value by adding a wellness program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2017

Survey: 67% of employers expect partial repeal of ACA

The survey also found that 39% of companies said that repealing the ACA wouldn’t affect their decisions on medical plan design.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2017

SHRM to Congress: Resolve burdensome FLSA overtime rule

Uncertainty still reigns, and HR is looking for answers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2017

Fate of right-to-work bill in GOP-led New Hampshire uncertain

The bill's defeat could deal a major blow to Gov. Chris Sununu's legislative agenda. Currently, 26 states have passed right-to-work legislation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 17, 2017